Wow...just wow

And according to an Anadolu Agency report, it was refuelled during it’s time spent at the Marmaris Port at a cost of around £380,000!

Mansour’s 149-metre long yacht, Topaz, is thought to be worth around £342 million and is one of the top 10 most expensive yachts in the world.

It takes 730,000 litres of fuel to fill up Topaz – a process which takes around five hours to complete.

Topaz originally tried to stop at the Marmaris marina – but it was too large and had to be redirected to the Marmaris Port.

There are 50 staff on board, six luxury suites, a heliport and numerous swimming pools and meeting halls.

19:14

John Stones pursuit

Our man Simon Bajkowski has written a superb piece about City’s pursuit of English talent.

After landing Raheem Sterling last summer, they now look set to sign John Stones from Everton.

He argues that the media and opposition fans will try and criticise Stones for moving for money - when really they should focus on his search for improvement and development.

He writes:

Twelve months ago Manchester City had few qualms about notching up a British transfer record on an under-fire young English talent from Merseyside.

Raheem Sterling’s first year at the Etihad was decidedly mixed, much better than the snap judgment of thousands of axe-grinders but not as good as the England international wanted.

The club are nonetheless relaxed about the player and the transfer fee, and are ready to go through the process all over again to sign John Stones.

Everton’s prime asset has been targeted all summer and is said to be as keen on City as they are on him.

This move down the M62 would not inspire the same vitriol as Sterling’s did - the blue half of Merseyside possesses fewer former players in the media - but the perception the move will be viewed will be familiar.

Banks would drop Hart

Hart was widely criticised for his performances at this summer’s Euros as England exited at the last 16 stage.

Butland missed the tournament through injury - but he should return in time for the new season.

And Banks says the 23-year-old should be givben a chance.

“That lad is a terrific goalkeeper and if I was the new manager, if I’d just got the job with England, I would put him in goal and I’d keep him in there,” Banks said.

“He’s only 23. I’d keep in him in there to get him the experience of being used to playing there. Because this lad is a terrific goalkeeper, he really is.

“I’ve seen him play a little bit. I’ve heard that he practices quite a lot and works hard so you couldn’t wish for a better goalkeeper than that.”

17:26

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Here’s the a glimpse of new boy Oleksandr Zinchenko.

17:24

Training pics

16:42

This is...interesting

Manchester City have made another foray into the transfer market – this time signing an 18-year-old on a free transfer.

But Kieran Brown isn’t in line to play for the first team – or even the academy sides – he is the club’s first ever e-sports player.

Brown will represent City at tournaments playing Fifa, the hugely popular football video game, while also featuring on the club’s YouTube channel.

It’s clearly an area that’s growing, with City following in the footsteps of West Ham United and Wolfsburg who both have e-sports players on their books.

“It’s exciting, it’s something new for the club and it’s something new for me,” Brown said after sealing the move.

“I’m going to live stream on Twitch, I’m going to be making videos for Manchester City’s YouTube channel and I’m going to be playing some City fans and representing City in future tournaments, which I’m looking forward to.”

16:02

Watch: Stuart Brennan on Bonucci - Will the transfer happen?

15:45

Pep's training session - Day 2

Day 2 of Pep’s training, here.

What’s interesting is the passing drills early on. The players are in a circle, moving the ball at pace - and the goalkeepers are involved.

Is this further evidence of what Guardiola will be expecting of Joe Hart?

The Catalan worked with Victor Valdes at Barcelona and Manuel Neuer at Bayern - both of whom are very comfortable with the ball at their feet.

Some have said Hart doesn’t fit the bill - but can anyone really see him being replaced this summer when there are far more pressing issues in the squad?

Anyway, have a watch of the video and see what you think. Just struck me as odd that ‘keepers would be involved in a drill like that.

15:33

Kinkladze

It was Kinkladze’s birthday yesterday.

I only realised this morning - but it reminded me of this goal, probably the finest I saw at Maine Road.

The run was wonderful - the finish just sublime.

15:26

Handover

Hello, I’m taking over from Simon now and taking you through until this evening - so let’s get things started.

14:34

Facebook Live

James Robson answering your questions.

13:26

Rulli to City?

There’s talk that City are close to signing goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and sending him back to Real Sociedad on loan. Here is what the player has had to say.

“My agent is taking care of my future. I hope whatever happens, happens for the good.”

Bonucci to Chelsea?

This would be a curveball. Can Antonio Conte manage to drag the Italian to Stamford Bridge?

Bonucci, 29, was a stand out for the Juve AND the Azzurri under Conte in the Euros, and he is desperate for their relationship to continue. City have been interested in a deal, but Bonucci would rather head for Chelsea – with the terms on offer not his driving force.

Catalanchester

Stay peeled

Stay peeled.

07:41

John Stones bid

Before we get onto Bonucci, the Sun this morning say City are ready to make their first offer for John Stones.

City will get the ball rolling in their chase for John Stones with a £40million bid. And although they are aware it will be knocked back by Everton, it is more a case of finally making a move in a saga they know could drag throughout the summer.